White Milk Glass Hobnail Pedestal Planter
Decorative art, molded glass vessel/planter • Likely Fenton Art Glass Company or a contemporary American glass manufacturer
Style & Movement
Mid-Century American Decorative Glass / Mid-Century Modern
Medium & Technique
Opaque white milk glass, mold-pressed and blown technique
Creation Period
Mid-20th Century, circa 1950s-1960s
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 5 to 6 inches in height and 5 inches in diameter, circular vessel format
Subject Description
A utilitarian and decorative footed planter featuring a pronounced exterior hobnail or quilted texture pattern in opaque white milk glass, complete with a flared rim and sturdy circular pedestal base
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good, showing standard minor shelf wear on the base with no visible major chips, cracks, or structural defects
Estimated Market Value
15 to 30 USD
Auction Estimate
10 to 25 USD
Provenance History
Acquired through general household circulation, associated with mid-century American glassware collecting; formerly held or submitted by Brody Cleveland
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the mid-20th-century popularity of milk glass in American domestic interiors, reflecting the mass production of revival styles like hobnail popularized by makers such as Fenton and Westmoreland
Notable Features
Classic heavy hobnail texturing that provides both tactile appeal and light-diffusing properties characteristic of mid-century American pressed glass
Condition Issues
Minor surface scuffs or slight rubbing to the high points of the exterior hobnails consistent with age and gentle handling
Conservation Recommendations
Wash gently with warm soapy water using a soft cloth; avoid abrasive cleaners to preserve the glossy finish of the milk glass
Collector Notes
Brody Cleveland